Fire Risk Assessments

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) became law on 1 October 2006.Legally, you must comply.

What is the RRO?

Fire authorities no longer issue fire certificates and those previously in force will have no legal status. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) replaces most fire safety legislation with one new order. It means that any person who has some level of control in premises must take steps to reduce the risk from fire, consider how to contain a fire should one break out and then also make sure people can safely escape if there is a fire.

All fire alarm designs should be based on a Fire Risk Assessment

All Fire Risk Assessments should be carried out by a competent person

Fire Risk Assessments must be reviewed annually

What constitutes a Fire Risk Assessment?

Identifying fire hazards such as sources of ignition, fuel or oxygen

Identifying all people at risk in and around the premises

Evaluating the risk of a fire starting or the risk to

people from a fire

Removing or reducing fire hazards or risks to people from a fire

Protecting people by providing fire precautions

Recording any major findings

Preparing an emergency plan

Informing and instructing any relevant people

Providing training for staff and guests

Reviewing the fire risk assessment regularly and make changes where necessary

Keeping accurate fire risk assessment records.

Where does the order apply?

Virtually all premises and nearly every type of building structure and open space.

All fire alarm designs should be based on a Fire Risk Assessment.

The main focus of your fire protection strategy should be to prevent fire, should a fire accidentally break out early automatic fire detection is essential. Every second saved through early warning facilities could make the difference to a site’s ability to recover from a fire without too much disruption.

Contracting services

We provide Fire solutions for Domestic, Commercial and Business Premises. We have offer a complete installation service which is backed up by our standard 1 year warranty. We also offer a competitive annual preventative maintenance package on all systems.